Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Robert Cottingham. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled lithograph is part of a portfolio of ten prints created by American artist Robert Cottingham in 1972. It is a representative work of his oeuvre, which explores urban landscapes and vernacular scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a close-up view of a sign with the partial word 'Orph' in large, cursive script, set against a backdrop of other signs and architectural elements. The composition conveys a sense of visual competition and energy.
Technique & Style
Cottingham's work is characterized by its photorealistic style and attention to typography and advertising imagery, drawing on influences from Pop art and the American realist tradition.
History & Provenance
The lithograph is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, a testament to its significance within Cottingham's body of work and the broader context of American art in the 1970s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Cottingham (born 26 September 1935 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American artist known for his paintings and prints of urban American landscapes, showing building facades, neon signs, movie marquees, railroad heralds, and shop fronts.
